Which of the following is NOT an ocular side effect associated with Herpes simplex?

Pseudodendritic keratitis is not an ocular side effect typically associated with Herpes simplex virus infections, which makes this answer correct. The condition is often related to other types of corneal inflammation or can occur in scenarios unrelated to viral infections.

In contrast, the other listed ocular conditions are indeed associated with Herpes simplex. Follicular conjunctivitis can occur during an active infection, leading to inflammation and expansion of the conjunctival tissue. Dendritic keratitis, characterized by the presence of dendritic ulcerations on the cornea, is a hallmark of epithelial keratitis due to Herpes simplex. Neurotrophic keratopathy, a result of viral damage to trigeminal nerve fibers, impacts the corneal epithelium and reduces corneal sensation, leading to further complications. Each of these conditions is directly related to the effects of Herpes simplex virus on the ocular system.